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NU52 UYE

2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,696 mi
Last recorded104,696 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI86,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 UYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 104,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on faces

Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,696 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on faces

Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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NU52 UYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 86,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU52 UYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU52 UYE registered?

NU52 UYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is NU52 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU52 UYE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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